How's that for a subject.  I hope those who search the
archives can find this post.

I just replaced the foam that is in the rear,
side-window airflow plastic thingy on later model
vanagons.  The foam on my van was disintegrating.

I went to Home Depot and bought some 1 & 1/4 inch
thick Air-Conditioner weather strip.  I had to cut the
thickness in half but it fits and looks fine.  It is
charcoal grey rather than black but it is no big deal
for me.

The old foam just falls out, or one can wash/vacumn it
out. I then cut a piece of new foam (a few inches
longer than needed) and started threading it from the
middle to the outside edges.  By carefully pinching
and carefully pulling, all went well.  Looks like new.
 Total cast:  $1.80 so one needn't ask for donations
from the list members.  Can be done with the window in
place.  My 2 cents worth.  Malcolm

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